Russia unveils sleek Sochi Games torch

The 37-inch aluminum torch is shaped like a feather with an open eye in the middle outlined in red.

The torch's designer said he shaped the object to look like a firebird. The firebird is a mystical creature in Russian folktales that has magic powers. It is also believed to bring good luck and fortune.

The torch relay will begin on Oct. 7 in Greece and will stretch more than 40,000 miles as it winds its way past former Winter Olympic Games capitals on its way to the Black Sea resort.